Tide may be turning in the battle against over-regulation

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Sir David Arculus looks at what still needs to be done as he stands down as chief regulation watchdog

BAD regulations are like moles on the lawn. It is futile to chase around armed with a spade, hoping to hit them on the head the moment they surface. While you are dealing with one, a dozen more are appearing behind your back. The best way to stop bad regulation (and moles) is to dig down to the root of the problem.

Of course, the Better Regulation Task Force has hit the mark a few times with its trusty shovel. For example, we have successfully argued for a slimmer data protection code, fewer payroll burdens and less record-keeping for the